The eastern redbud is a small, short-lived deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. The adaptable and sturdy redbud is highly prized for its brilliant and vibrant seasonal foliage. This tree has no commercial value as lumber.
The eastern redbud typically grows in heights from 20-30 feet. The trunk is generally twisted with smoother bark.The leaves of a redbud are easily distinguishable due to their heart-shaped
Summer foliage
appearance. The leaves are a light green, usually 3-5 inches long and wide, and are alternate along the stem. In the fall, the leaves change to a yellow or orange color. The recognizable trait of the eastern redbud is its pea-like, pink and purple flowers. The flowers appear in early spring, before the leaves sprout. The entire tree, except the trunk, is full of this beautiful foliage.
The native range for an eastern redbud stretches from southern Ontario all the way down the eastern coast to southern Florida, and to central Texas. Average rainfall is 20 inches (in Texas) to over 50 inches in the eastern region.
Well-drained and moist areas are important for the growth of the eastern redbud. This tree grows in the understory of a forest, along with other small trees including dogwood. The redbud prefers south-facing slopes were there is more sunlight and less plant competition.
The eastern redbud typically grows in heights from 20-30 feet. The trunk is generally twisted with smoother bark.The leaves of a redbud are easily distinguishable due to their heart-shaped
appearance. The leaves are a light green, usually 3-5 inches long and wide, and are alternate along the stem. In the fall, the leaves change to a yellow or orange color. The recognizable trait of the eastern redbud is its pea-like, pink and purple flowers. The flowers appear in early spring, before the leaves sprout. The entire tree, except the trunk, is full of this beautiful foliage.
The native range for an eastern redbud stretches from southern Ontario all the way down the eastern coast to southern Florida, and to central Texas. Average rainfall is 20 inches (in Texas) to over 50 inches in the eastern region.
Well-drained and moist areas are important for the growth of the eastern redbud. This tree grows in the understory of a forest, along with other small trees including dogwood. The redbud prefers south-facing slopes were there is more sunlight and less plant competition.
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